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Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U) vs BlackBerry Q10

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Watch vs BlackBerry Q10 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Q10 X Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U) 08Points
1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A
1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

270
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.1"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better device? BlackBerry Q10

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U) vs Q10} 19 Advantages BlackBerry Q10
+49 grams (1.72 ounces)184%
Lighter
vs139 grams (4.87 ounces)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla Glass DX+Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+5 ATM, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.15GHz 64bit Dual-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core9%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3vs+2GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (1.5GB available)vs+16GB10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)22%
Thinner
360x360 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
424 PPIvs+474 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.2"vs+3.1"158%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 8MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1500 appsvs+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)46 times
More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 10 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps110%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
270 mAhvs+1800 mAh6 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

10 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
+3 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)BlackBerry Q10
 
ModelGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)BlackBerry Q10
Other model namesGalaxy Watch 42mm (4G LTE) SM-R815UZDAXAR, Samsung GalileoRIM BlackBerry Q10 LTE SQN100-1, SQN100-3, SQN100-5
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandSamsungBlackBerry
Release date8/1/20183/1/2013
Depth12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)41.9 x 45.7 millimeters (1.65 x 1.8 in)66.8 x 119.8 millimeters (2.63 x 4.72 in)
Weight49 grams (1.72 ounces)139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and others5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
Not supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)BlackBerry Q10
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size1.2" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~33.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x360 pixels (1:1)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI474 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass DX+Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)BlackBerry Q10
System versionTizen 4.0BlackBerry OS 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)BlackBerry Q10
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9 Dual 9110 (10nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.15GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1PowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)BlackBerry Q10
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (1.5GB available)
eMMC
16GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)BlackBerry Q10
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload10 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,25,26,66)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkUMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)BlackBerry Q10
Back camera (main camera)Not supported8 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)BlackBerry Q10
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)BlackBerry Q10
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)BlackBerry Q10
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)BlackBerry Q10
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)BlackBerry Q10
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity270 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, watts3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standby72 hours (3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)BlackBerry Q10
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Midnight Black, Rose Gold
• Straps: Black, Grey, Red, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Brown
• Compatible with standard 20mm straps
• Always-on display
• Rotating bezel
• Samsung Pay
• Compatible with Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon carriers
• Colors: Black, White
• BBM 6
• Active noise reduction
• HDR photo
• DLNA
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)BlackBerry Q10
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.961W/kg (head), 1.786W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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